All You Who Labor: Work and the Sanctification of Daily Life [Paperback]

Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski (Author)

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Years ago, Poland's Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski taught Pope John Paul II the Christian meaning of human labor, and showed him how to turn its difficulties and pains into a source of new energy - and even joy! Cardinal Wyszynski's wisdom has been gathered together into a modest volume from which readers can benefit from his practical wisdom about work that provides fervor and heroic energy, even in the face of insuperable obstacles and intense suffering. All You Who Labor is a helpful book from which readers will discover a multitude of ways to transform the difficulties and discouragement of their own everyday labor into a source of strength, sanctity, and even joy. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Polish --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 191 pages
• Publisher: Sophia Inst Pr (February 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0918477387
• ISBN-13: 978-0918477385
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,275,822 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars interesting perspective on work's sanctifying value, July 8, 2008

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This review is from: All You Who Labor: Work and the Sanctification of Daily Life (Hardcover)

I found out about this book from a priest who was discussing the value of work for our daily sanctification. It was nothing necessarily new for us, but I found it very interesting to know that one of John Paul II's mentor, Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski, past primate of Poland had discussed many aspects of work and labor that JP II had later on discussed and written about extensively.

The book is readable by almost any level of reader, and builds progressively on the role of work for our sanctification. My only complaint is that it seems repetitive although it seems Cardinal Wyszynski wanted to write for everyone and probably felt this would help the reader.

It is much simpler language than JP II's writings, and deserves broader coverage than it has received, in my opinion.